Dating after divorce is not automatically a problem for your kids or your custody case. In Nebraska, what matters is stability. Under the Nebraska Parenting Act, courts care far more about the impact a new relationship has on a child’s safety, routines, and emotional well-being than the fact that a parent is dating. This article walks through practical, kid-first pacing, how to handle introductions, and the real situations where dating can become custody evidence, so you can move forward without accidentally creating stress for your child or conflict with your co-parent.

Nebraska custody cases are decided on the child’s best interests, not a single viral “gotcha” moment. A screenshot from Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram can matter, but only if it’s relevant, properly authenticated, and part of a bigger pattern that affects the child’s safety, stability, or a parent’s credibility. This article explains how Nebraska judges actually weigh social media evidence, why screenshots often get excluded or downplayed, and how to preserve online content the right way without letting it backfire on you.

Nebraska winters can turn parenting time into a safety dilemma. Courts don’t expect you to drive a child through white-out conditions, but they do expect clear communication, proof of dangerous weather, and a genuine effort to protect the other parent’s time. Learn how to handle blizzards, make-up parenting time, and avoid contempt during Nebraska’s harsh winter months.

Halloween is supposed to be fun—not a custody fight. Yet many Nebraska parenting plans skip it entirely, leaving parents unsure who gets trick-or-treating time. This post explains how to handle Halloween under Nebraska law, from dividing the evening to settling costume disputes and updating your parenting plan. Learn how to keep the focus on your child’s excitement—not on court orders.

Divorce is never easy—especially when children are caught in the middle. In Nebraska, custody decisions hinge on the “best interests of the child,” but what does that really mean for parents? This post explores how to shift from reactive parenting to intentional parenting, how to support your child’s emotions without “fixing” them, and how Nebraska courts evaluate custody and parenting plans under § 42-364. If you’re facing divorce, learn how to protect your kids’ well-being while also strengthening your custody case.

n Nebraska family court, trying to “keep the peace” can backfire. People-pleasing parents often minimize serious issues, which can leave their children without the protection they need and undermine their own credibility in court. This post explains why people pleasing is a legal liability in custody and divorce cases, how it impacts children, and what parents can do instead—telling the truth, documenting evidence, setting boundaries, and working with an experienced family law attorney to keep the focus where it belongs: the child’s best interests.